Category: Health alert
Zika virus link to microcephaly confirmed
Prenatal blood tests and brain scans confirm that Zika virus in pregnant women causes their children to be born with microcephaly, or a too-small head. A study led by Olli Vapalahti, professor of zoonotic virology at the University of Helsinki, […]
Stress management prevents heart attack repeat
Adding stress management treatment in their treatment could cut the risk of a repeat heart attack in half, according to research from Duke Health. The findings, published March 21 in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, are the result of […]
Nightmares linked to suicide
Even if nightmares aren’t real, the can cause serious damage. A new study is the first to report that the relationship between nightmares and suicidal behaviors. Results show that suicidal thoughts, plans or attempts were present in 62 percent of […]
Vegans may lack essential nutrients
A retrospective review by Mayo Clinic physicians recently published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association indicated that vegans are lacking vitamin B-12, iron, ferritin, calcium and vitamin D. According to a 2012 Gallup poll, two percent of the […]
WHO: One in four deaths due to unhealthy environment
An estimated 12.6 million people died as a result of living or working in an unhealthy environment in 2012 – nearly 1 in 4 of total global deaths, according to new estimates from WHO. Environmental risk factors, such as air, […]
Poor oral health can lead to big health issues
While we are focused on doing regular health checks, most of us are guilty of ignoring our dental health. And, that, health experts insist isn’t good. Dental health deserves as much, if not more importance, as it could lead to […]
Drinking binges tied to higher heart attack and stroke risk for a week
Binge-drinking at least six cocktails in one night may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attacks and strokes over the following week, a research review suggests. Even one drink was associated with higher odds of cardiovascular problems over […]
Overpopulation poses great problems
There would be around 10 billion people on the planet by 2060. The overpopulation increases the risk of food and water shortage around the world. Associate Professor Ian Dawson of the University of Southampton Business School, Centre for Risk Research, […]
Ebola affected brains of survivors
Ebola survivors were found to have symptoms of brain abnormalities six months after they were first infected. Some symptoms include weakness, headache, memory loss, depressed mood and muscle pain. Two people were suicidal and one had hallucinations. Common neurological findings […]
Gut bacteria could be stunting children’s growth
Excessive could damage small intestines of young children and stunt their growth. One possible factor contributing to stunting is damage to the gut – “environmental enteropathy” – leading to inflammation and poor uptake of dietary nutrients. The origins of environmental […]
